The main objective of the BTSF training course on Supporting Effective Participation in CODEX Activities for CCEURO countries is to strengthen the capacity of the member countries of Europe and Central Asia (other than EU, EFTA and UK) to participate actively in the work of the Codex Alimentarius Commission and its subsidiary bodies.
- To spread knowledge and experience about the international trading system in agri-food products (WTO, SPS) and the role of international standard setting bodies, with particular focus on the work of Codex.
- To strengthen the capacity of countries in the region to participate actively in the development and implementation of standards by the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) and its subsidiary bodies,
- To explain the organization, management and procedures of Codex bodies and support the establishment in participating countries of a strong, solid and sustainable national capacity to engage in Codex.
- To support the use and relevance of Codex standards, guidelines and codes of practice by countries in the region as an essential component of a science- and rule-based food safety system.
Objectives
The objectives of the course are:
- To spread knowledge and experience about the international trading system in agri-food products (WTO, SPS) and the role of international standard setting bodies, with particular focus on the work of Codex.
- To strengthen the capacity of countries in the region to participate actively in the development and implementation of standards by the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) and its subsidiary bodies,
- To explain the organization, management and procedures of Codex bodies and support the establishment in participating countries of a strong, solid and sustainable national capacity to engage in Codex.
- To support the use and relevance of Codex standards, guidelines and codes of practice by countries in the region as an essential component of a science- and rule-based food safety system.
Target audience
This Training Programme has been designed for the profiles and positions described below. Please verify compliance with the selection criteria before submitting or validating applications.
- DG SANTE, HaDEA, Contractor, NCPs, officials, others.
- Invited countries: Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Israel. Republic of North Macedonia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Montenegro, Russian Federation, San Marino, Serbia, Tajikistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan.
Calendar and locations
| Session | Start date | End date | City | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29/11/2021 | 3/12/2021 | N/A | N/A |